Sotano

About

"Sotano" is a mystery adventure game where you find yourself trapped in the basement of a large house after running out of gas and seeking help. The owner, displeased with your presence on their property, has left you a note and it's up to you to escape. Gameplay involves exploration, puzzle solving and uncovering the story behind the house and its owner.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a variety of puzzles that are logical and engaging, providing a decent challenge.
The graphics and atmosphere are well-received, contributing to an enjoyable escape room experience.
Despite its short length, the game is considered fun and worth playing, especially at a discounted price.

The game is very short, with many players completing it in under two hours, leading to concerns about value for money.
Several puzzles are poorly designed or lack sufficient context, making them frustrating and obscure for players.
There are technical issues, such as bugs and glitches, that detract from the overall experience.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with some users noting rough edges and occasional blurriness, yet overall, they appreciate the visuals and cut scenes, especially considering the game was developed by a single person. Many players find the graphics appealing and well-integrated with the gameplay, contributing to a smooth and enjoyable experience.
- “I quite like the idea of this game, the music's nice, the graphics look great and the cut scenes are well-made. If I understand correctly, the game's made by just one person, so that's really impressive.”
- “I like the graphics and controls; they work very smoothly (at least on my iMac).”
- “The visuals were nice and the puzzles were enjoyable.”
- “It is kind of rough around the edges with some graphical errors, but it doesn't affect the gameplay at all.”
- “The graphics were a bit blurry when up close; however, it was playable.”
- “The graphics and sound are fine, and gameplay is smooth without so much as a hiccup.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay features a smooth experience with solid mechanics; however, it suffers from repetitive puzzle designs, often reusing similar elements like buttons and levers across multiple challenges, which can lead to a lack of variety and engagement.
- “Gameplay was smooth.”
- “Mechanics are quite good but there are some bugs.”
- “There were a lot of repeated puzzle mechanics like finding a button or finding a lever, as well as similar solution mechanics like the pipe and laser grid.”
- “Puzzle mechanics are used over and over, copy-pasting the mechanics from one puzzle to another.”
- “There were a lot of repeated puzzle mechanics like finding a button or finding a lever, as well as similar solution mechanics like the pipe and laser grid.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall experience alongside impressive graphics and well-crafted cut scenes. Players appreciate the soundtrack as a significant positive aspect, contributing to the game's immersive environment.
- “I quite like the idea of this game; the music is nice, the graphics look great, and the cutscenes are well-made. If I understand correctly, the game is made by just one person, so that's really impressive.”
- “And there is the added plus of nice graphics and a great soundtrack!”
- “Beautiful scenery, atmospheric music, the option of mouse or joystick, and did I mention the puzzles?”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its beautiful scenery and atmospheric music, creating an enjoyable escape room experience. However, some players find certain word puzzles challenging, particularly non-native English speakers, which can detract from the overall immersion.
- “It's a nice escape room game; I enjoyed the atmosphere and the puzzles were quite good, except for a few that could be tricky for non-English speaking users.”
- “Beautiful scenery, atmospheric music, option of mouse or joystick, and did I mention the puzzles!”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The game's story begins with the promise of an intriguing narrative but ultimately falls short, leaving players with unanswered questions about the plot and their character's motivations. While the narrative is deemed unimportant, the puzzles are highlighted as the main focus, providing an enjoyable experience despite the lack of a satisfying storyline.
- “The game starts off with the promise of a captivating storyline, but it ends abruptly, leaving many questions unanswered about your purpose and the circumstances surrounding your situation. Despite this, the puzzles provide an enjoyable experience.”
- “While the plot in the game may not be the main focus, the puzzles are engaging and well-designed.”
- “It starts off like there is going to be a juicy storyline, but the game just suddenly ends and no answers are given as to why you're there, who put you there... I kind of hoped to know what was really going on, but still, for the puzzles, it was a good quick game.”
- “The plot in the game is not really important... but the puzzles are.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate emotional engagement through interactive elements that enhance immersion, such as red herrings and detailed objects. However, some criticize games that include excessive, irrelevant items that detract from the emotional experience by creating frustration and confusion rather than meaningful connections to the narrative or tasks.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game exhibits occasional stability issues, including glitches where inputs are misregistered and instances requiring players to save and reload to resolve puzzle interactions. While these problems can be frustrating, they are generally manageable with patience.
- “I experienced several glitches where the game indicated I was clicking on the number or object next to what I had actually clicked on. I had to reset and repeat the action slowly each time until it finally worked correctly. There was also one instance where I had to save and quit, then return to my saved game for another puzzle to finally work.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it frustrating to progress. I lost my progress multiple times due to these stability issues.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience. The game often froze, requiring me to restart it completely.”